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Yield: 6 servings. 1 pound cooked ham, trimmed of fat 2 stalks celery, sliced 2 green onions, sliced 3 teaspoons sweet pickle relish 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped ¾ cup mayonnaise

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 6 servings. 1 pound cooked ham, trimmed of fat 2 stalks celery, sliced 2 green onions, sliced 3 teaspoons sweet pickle relish 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped ¾ cup mayonnaise

Yield: 6 servings.

1 pound cooked ham, trimmed of fat
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 green onions, sliced
3 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
¾ cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh tomatoes and/or saltines

Cut ham into chunks and place in food processor. Pulse ham chunks 6 to 8 times to desired consistency. In a mixing bowl, combine ham, celery, onions, pickle relish, eggs, and mayonnaise. Fold ingredients together until well incorporated. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Stuff salad into fresh tomatoes or serve with crackers.

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This story was published on Aug 31, 2020

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells gained a fond respect and interest in cooking from her mother and Aunt Addie at the age of 8 in North Carolina. During college, Wells worked in a wide range of restaurants, from fine dining to family- owned. After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a degree in nutrition management and hospitality, Wells began a 21-year career in the nutrition department at Cone Health. In 2014, Wells started Thyme Well Spent Personal Chef Service, an in-home cooking experience for private clients, which continues today. Wells is also a food writer, food stylist, culinary consultant, and the recipe developer/writer for Our State.